Law Offices of Scott A. Lucas
Our Law Office practice is led by Scott A. Lucas, Principal, who has more than 20 years of experience litigating and resolving a variety of employment-related matters. Every case and client is personally overseen by Mr. Lucas. Mr. Lucas is assisted on an as-needed basis by veteran employment lawyer Steven Mitchell Sack, who is “Of Counsel” to the Law Offices of Scott A. Lucas.
Who we represent
If you have not been paid what you are owed, or have been unlawfully discriminated against, the Law Offices of Scott A. Lucas may be able to help.
Pregnancy Discrimination
Helping New York-based employees who have been fired for being pregnant.
Severance
Helping New York-based employees recover contractually due severance pay.
Overtime
Helping New York-based employees recover unpaid overtime.
Unlawful Discrimination
Helping New York-based employees who have been fired due to disability discrimination or a failure to accommodate.
Our Strategic Advantage
Experience
Experience breeds wisdom. With decades litigating in both state and federal courts, we possess the essential knowledge to guide clients safely through the complexities of the legal system.
Client-Centric Approach
We strive to meet the unique needs of each client, providing an individualized approach and listening to their specific situations
Openness
We emphasize transparency, providing clear communication and straightforward details on service costs and legal processes.
Innovation
“The only constant in life is change.” Heraclitus.
We continually adapt and innovate to boost our clients’ prospects for favorable outcomes.
Ethics
Clients deserve clear, honest insights into their cases—no exceptions. We pledge open communication, even when the news is tough.
Flexibility
We adapt to changes in legislation and client needs to provide the most effective and up-to-date legal solutions.
About us
Championing Justice, Nurturing Trust: Your Partner in Legal Empowerment
We are dedicated to empowering our clients through legal excellence. With a commitment to championing justice and nurturing trust, we stand as your reliable partner in legal empowerment.Trust us to navigate the complexities and safeguard your rights, as we work tirelessly to achieve legal excellence for you.
Words From Clients
FAQs
Yes, all consultations are confidential, and your personal information will not be disclosed without your consent.
Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis for most employment law cases, meaning you don’t pay any upfront fees. We only collect a fee if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. The specifics of the fee arrangement will be discussed and agreed upon before we take on your case.
Under New York law, most employees are entitled to overtime pay at one and a half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, with some exceptions.
Not necessarily. Some salaried employees are entitled to overtime pay.
It depends. You may be entitled to overtime pay if you are treated as an employee, but misclassified as an independent contractor.
Cases of Interest
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